Cam W.
July 2021
Our whole experience with this property and property manager was excellent. Communication before and during our stay was easy and fast, the property itself was very well appointed, everything we could need for the beach was available, the location was wonderful, 2 minute drive to Waikaloa beach, 10 minute walk and 5 minute bike ride, (on the bikes that were provided at the house, there are 4 beach cruisers there). One of our party forgot their snorkel stuff but it didn't matter because there was plenty of equipment in the garage for her to use. Plenty of stuff for the baby who was 6 months old, a jumpy seat, high chair, toys, beach stuff and we left the pack and play we grabbed at WalMart for the next guests. Also the kitchen was very well stocked with utensils, cooking equipment, some non perishables, coffee machine, rice cooker etc... The house was in great shape, the beds were really, really comfortable and everything was super clean.
It is in a great location in the Waikaloa Colony Villas, very quiet and close to Kona. The beach there is really nice and there are shops close to the house. There are also several BBQ spots with gas grills, 2 pools and a clubhouse. All in all a wonderful experience!
Kirsten J.
April 2021
We rented this property for our family vacation, originally planned for last June but later rescheduled due to the pandemic. Both VRBO and the property owner worked with us to adjust our dates, which was appreciated. Waikoloa Colony Villas is an awesome place...everyone was very welcoming and nice. The unit itself was beautifully decorated and clean, and it was spacious and quiet. The pool area and hot tub were fantastic, though there was an issue with one of the pools during our stay. These things happen, and we were just as happy to use the other one instead. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and would stay at this location again. Outstanding experience!
Raye Q.
April 2020
The picture is extremely misleading, the photo is not the unit being rented. Cleaning could definitely be better, popcorn under the sofa (had a baby learning to crawl, hence the discovery). Only one pool key as other key was missing. Great for people with young children, quiet, playpen, high chair, bouncy chair, lots of beach stuff. Would stay here again
Jamie T.
February 2020
From our initial communication Ywe was very gracious and accommodating. We were arriving at different times as our kids and check in process made it very easy. The house was well stocked and had everything we could need. My son was able to take the bikes to the store to grab necessities until we could get to the store. It was spacious for 7 of us and never crowded. We loved the garage to unload beach gear and hang towels on drying rack and not bring any sand in the house. The chairs, cooler, umbrellas and every bit of gear was wonderful to have. My happy surprise was the ability to set a beautiful table with placemats and the many beautiful serving pieces and platters. Having everything we needed was just wonderful. The only disappointment was the hot tub was broken and that would have been nice after our long day hike in the rain. Kelly the manager was available via text and had we had any issues I have no doubt she would have taken care of it. The energy of the home was so inviting and tranquil. We definitely plan on coming back!
Bonnie R.
November 2019
Very nice stay. Lots of water toys and chairs for the beach as describes which was handy. There was an issue with the air conditioner but property manager sent someone out right away. The dishwasher is getting old so had some trouble with it. But overall nice unit and good response from property management.
Sujata R.
November 2019
We had a wonderful time. The property is big enough for three generations of our family. The garage is well stocked with beach gear. All the towels for bath, beach and pool were great. Kitchen has everything you would need. Be aware that all bedrooms are on second floor so older folks or those with mobility challenges might have some difficulty. Close to A-Bay, Hapuna, and Spencer’s Beaches. We would definitely return to this property.
Jennifer O.
October 2019
My family enjoyed a stay here a couple years ago so we came back, but it wasn’t the same. Bathroom tiles weren’t clean, drains smelled, lower water pressure, ceiling fans set to only one slow setting. The worst was customer service regarding an A/C malfunction. The temperature in the unit did not go below 74 degrees the first day, then stopped working and the condo temperature did not get below 85 degrees for over two days straight. The property manager blamed us for setting the temperature too low, and that there were thermostat temperature limits, but nothing was specified on the welcome book or online instructions. She said that “sometimes the A/C freezes up” and instructed us to turn it off to help it defrost, which we did immediately, but their remote Nest system kept turning it back on so the A/C continued to freeze and delayed the possibility of repair for another day. I didn’t appreciate getting blamed for their poor management of the A/C system. We had specifically chosen this place because it says they have A/C and we planned to cook and share mealtime with our local family. I wouldn’t go back and wouldn’t recommend this unit to anyone that is elderly or has health conditions that are sensitive to heat. We had to go out and buy our own fans to create airflow in the unit because the ceiling fans were so weak, and we weren’t able to move to another place to stay because we had already purchased food and planned to cook for an offsite family reunion. I’m sad to say this rental was really a disppointment and put a stressful strain on a trip that we wanted to spend reuniting with family, not trying to troubleshoot their A/C and wasting time going out to buy fans.
James R.
September 2019
Perfect stay at this huge Waikoloa Colony Villas condo. Just the right size for a family of 6. Plenty of room to have your own space. All supplies that you might want for beach time are in garage. Lots of extra beach towels too. Easy to book, communicate with owner, and accessing key for check in. Condo was very clean, plenty of kitchen supplies for eating in. Convenient and well supplied in condo laundry closet. Condo complex has 2 pools which we used later after our beach time. Location was perfect with easy drive to anything in Waikoloa Resort area. Easy 10 minutes to Puako, Hapuna, and Mauna Kea beaches. Would definitely stay again with this owner and management.
Adam C.
August 2019
We had six people of three generations (including two young kids) stay for a week. This condo was perfect for us, and all the beach equipment in the garage was greatly appreciated! The grounds are beautiful, and the interior is great as well. No surprises, and everything was as described. Could not ask for more!
Tanya B.
July 2019
It was like home away from home minus the food, of course. It was a gracious gesture to have a gift basket waiting for us. Almost everything we needed was at the home including all the recreation amenities. No need to bring your own snorkel gear, water shoes, beach towels, umbrella,or toys, this house has it. This was definitely a plus! The neighbors are very friendly and kind and gave some great tourist spots to check out.
The area is about 30 minutes from the greater stores like Costco, Target and Walmart so be prepared to pay top dollar for a quick trip to the grocery store. There is also a great beach, kind of hidden within driving distance inside this resort area by the lava lava club. Yve is wonderful host and responded to all my concerns. Great place to stay for our first trip to the big island.
WAYNE J.
March 2018
The timing of our arrival turned out to be disadvantage for us. The coffee pot for the machine was missing and took 3 days to replace. There were no beach towels, they had to be replaced. The TV's didn't work properly. I had many calls to the cable provider and owner to determine that digital cable boxes were required. They were provided the next day. The front entry light bulb needed to be replaced. The light for the stairs wasn't operational for several days. The refrigerator broke and that took a day to get operational. The piece da resistance was when the six smoke alarms all went off simultaneously. Instead of a single unit chirping when a battery needs replacing, they engage together. Good design! I then found a small step ladder and began removing batteries as fast as I could. That took care of 5 of them. The remaining unit was 15 feet up. I found the electrical panel with a circuit for smoke alarms, I turned it off. The last alarm kept going. I called the owner and local property manager. I requested the property manager to get there quickly with an extension ladder. Her first response was to go for a walk, dinner, or check into a hotel. She offered that I should calm down when I didn't think her suggestions were helpful. After about 30-40 minutes the last alarm finally stopped. It was hard wired only but for some reason wouldn't stop immediately when the circuit was turned off. The saving grace off the smoke alarm snafu was that it didn't happen during the night. I requested a refund for the myriad of issues we encountered. They agreed. However, it took several weeks and a couple of calls to VRBO to make that happen. Also, instead of a damage deposit, the owners require you to sign up for a renter insurance policy.
Katie K.
March 2018
We absolutely loved our stay. We have 2 young children and was happily surprised to find a baby jumperoo, a high chair and lots of beach toys for them to play with. The house was very spacious which was great for the kids. The bathrooms were a bit dated and the carpet was a bit old but the house was very nicely decorated and taken care of. Amazing value! We will definitely be back!
Max B.
February 2018
We were so pleased with this property. The bedrooms were so comfortable, we cooked inside and also outside on the very convenient barbecues. The beautiful kitchen had every necessity and the garage was packed full of everything we needed for our beach days! We would definitely return and certainly recommend this property to others without any hesitation!
Gerald J.
February 2018
Location and size were great. Since our last stay however the place has slipped a few notches- light bulbs blown- no working bulbs on stairway or kitchen ( until we moved one from dining to kitchen). Some dining chairs I study as well. Calls and emails went unanswered or returned. Other than these issue the place was well stocked with all necessary items for the beach and day trips. Will try again hopefully in a year or so.
Alexandra F.
January 2018
This condo was very well equipped, we loved staying here! The location was very convenient to shopping, beaches, and road trips. Check-in was easy. The garage had everything we needed for a day at the beach or a drive across the island (coolers, beach chairs, toys, bikes, snorkel gear!) I would stay here again without hesitation.
Joe M.
January 2018
The condo is really nice and in a wonderful location to get to beaches and other places of interest. It would be a really great place for a party of adults or a family with older kids. We were expecting a baby gate which wasn't there which made the stairs hard for toddlers. There are also 2 stairs down from the kitchen/dining area to the living room. We were also expecting 2 cribs and ended up buying one while we were there. Communication with the property owner and the manager were a little hard. The pools and grounds were nice. Very quiet. The condo was well equipped with supplies, but it could have been a little cleaner. If you are looking for a nice, well priced condo and you don't have toddlers, this would be a great place.
Dawn C.
December 2017
This condo fit our family very well. We had 6 adults and twin babies. The extra space was great and having a washer and dryer really makes a weeks stay easier.
Ted E.
November 2017
Thank you Yve for a most memorable experience. Through life, certain people make such a positive impression, Yve is one of those people. Anyone who is considering using VRBO and renting Yve’s condo should. A spacious three bedroom condo with 2 1/2 baths. It was absolutely the perfect location to beaches, restaurants, grocery stores, golfing and entertainment. Did I mention the beaches. If you like snorkeling you will love beach 69. The best snorkeling!
Yve was very accessible via texting and phone when we had a minor issue. We loved our stay on the big island! Thank you Yve!!!
Jennifer O.
November 2017
We had a wonderful stay at the Waikoloa Colony Villas! The grounds are well kept with beautiful landscaping and clean facilities. There are two pools and multiple outdoor BBQ facilities that we took advantage of during our family reunion on the Big island. The location is great, very close to the beach and resorts where you can learn more about Hawaiian history. There is a trail directly to old Hawaiian petroglyphs, and a beach access close by to some historic fish ponds. The condo was very well kept with good supply of linens and kitchen ware. There are ample supply of outdoor knick knacks for snorkeling, body boarding, umbrellas and cooler for the beach... it was perfect for our stay! Thank you Yve and co for making the house feel like home for a week. The only complaint I have is that of the two bicycles, one had flat tires, and the other had gears that were out of tune and it was difficult to ride it down to the beach and back uphill to the condo. But I’m sure if you book with Yve, you can ask her if they are functioning ahead of time. There is so much to see and do on the island, that that was a minor inconvenience, and we spent most of our time doing other activities on the island.
Maureen R.
October 2017
This was my second stay in this beautiful condo - feels like my home away from home. Very comfortable and conveniently located.
Mahalo!
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